Mozambique’s justice minister says prison guards who help inmates get hold of drugs and other banned substances are “worse than the criminals” themselves.”Alcohol, cigarettes, mobile phones and other equipment is always being found in the cells,” Helen…
Day: June 2, 2023
SWAN empowers women, sinks borehole, provides free medical services in FCT
The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Abuja Chapter, has distributed sewing machines, hair dryers and baking materials to empower some women in the FCT.The outgoing Chairperson of the group, Queen Mbang Esu, said this at the 2023 Biennial…
Licence revocation: NAMB begins recapitalisation appraisal of MFBs
The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has directed all licensed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) nationwide to update it on their recapitalization status for assessment and follow-up actions with the regulatory authorities.The Executive Secret…
Tinubu commissions NASS Central Mosque, urges Muslims on humility
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, commissioned the National Assembly Central Mosque urging the Muslim Faithful to exhibit humility in their daily living.Tinubu who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima while noting the vanity of life, called…
Sultan tasks media firm on professionalism
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto has tasked Qausain TV on professionalism in the provision of its services to the public.Abubakar, the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call when the Qausain grou…
Akume was appointed as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), while Gbajabiamila was appointed as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President.
Mr Tein Jack-Rich, a frontline APC presidential aspirant has congratulated Sen. George Akume and Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on their appointments by President Bola Tinubu.Akume was appointed as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), while Gbaj…
Government delivers cards to exempt taxi drivers from new petrol price
The first 200 exemption cards for taxi drivers and motorcycle taxi drivers began to be delivered Friday (June 2) in Luanda by the Government.Taxi drivers and motorcycle taxi drivers are receiving personalised cards with the vehicle registration number …
Angola foresees Kz 589. 92 billion in capitalisation of Employment Fund
Angola has announced the capitalisation of National Employment Fund in Angola (FUNEA), with an initial value of 589.92 billion kwanzas (kz), from the National Treasury and other sources of income.FUNEA comprises a set of financial assets, mainly term a…
125 new buses for urban mobility in Luanda
At least 125 additional new buses were announced this week, in a move meant to boost urban mobility and strengthen the road transport network.Announcing this on Thursday, the State Secretary for Land Transport, Jorge Bengue, explained that of this numb…
New petrol price in force
A litre of petrol will cost, as of this Friday, with the entry into force of the new rate, that is 300 kwanzas (USD 0,51) per litre, against the previous 160 Kwanzas (roughly USD 0,27).The measure, announced on Thursday by the Executive, does not cover…
President denies alleged political persecution in fight against corruption
Angolan head of State João Lourenço denied alleged political persecution, as part of the ongoing fight against corruption in the country, since September 2017.The President João Lourenço reacted during an exclusive interview with Jornal Expresso and Ag…
Angola and Sudan evaluate bilateral cooperation
Angola and Sudan assessed, in Luanda, the level of bilateral cooperation, with emphasis on political and diplomatic issues, in addition to issues linked to peace and security on the African continent.The approach took place on Thursday, during a courte…